7 Skin Care Ingredients We Look for on Labels

Retinols and glycolic acids are old news. These are the skin care ingredients we're making sure we use right now

CopperWhat it is: You're definitely familiar with copper -- it's rolling around in the bottom of your bag right now (pennies, people!). In skin care products, it's generally in the form of copper peptides or copper PCA, which are derived from a type of acid.

What it does: Copper peptides help firm skin and prevent collagen loss. The ingredient also promotes wound healing and helps with tissue repair -- and it works as an antioxidant, says Miami dermatologist Leslie Baumann, MD. Meanwhile, copper PCA boosts the copper levels in skin to fight inflammation.

It's very interesting to read about the other ingredients but I'd be interested to know if any other lower cost brands might be incorporating these into their formulas in the future. I'm interested in the Avon one - that's more economical. Going to have to look into that and see if I can get a sample ( I have sensitive skin).

Great article simply for the update on new ingredients. I am one who cannot use hydroxy acids or retinols due to highly sensitive skin so I am always looking for new products to try. However, I am in full agreement with the previous commenters on the price of many of the products. I honestly don't know who the companies think are buying but I get a feeling the average consumer isn't part of that group. FYI for probiotics- Burt's Bees Intense Hydration line has that ingredient and works wonderfully well for around $17 each day cream and night cream. LOL

Way to expensive, the bottom line in skin care is actually good nutrition and exercise creams are fun add on but you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars trust me I am licensed esthetician and have seen many women's skin the once that use super expensive or super cheap lotions their skin does not look different but I see difference in skin when people take care of their health

I\'m jazzed about the new ingredients being added to skin care products, even though I think the old pros, such as retinols and alpha-hydroxy acids, do a good job, too. However, the products suggested here are rather pricey. I can\'t speak for everybody, but I for one cannot afford to spend $265 on an age-battling serum, no matter HOW effective it is.

the price range of the products is a bit steep. Tradionally, the high end products are the ones that truly delivers results. I've bought a few from Sephora, that did not do much for me, but that doesn't mean they don't work for the next gal. The Avon products have my attention. I need to read their ingredients list to make my decision.